December 01, 2022
Uganda: Another Nationwide Power Blackout Hits Uganda
Uganda on Wednesday night suffered yet another power blackout that affected the entire country. Read more »
November 30, 2022
Uganda: Unra Starts Works to Install 1000 Lights Along Entebbe Expressway
Roads body, UNRA has kicked off works to install lights along the 51.5 km long Kampala-Entebbe Expressway. Read more »
Uganda: MTN to Inject Shs36 Million Into the Uganda National Journalism Awards
MTN Uganda has announced Shs 36 million sponsorship for the 7th edition of Uganda National Journalism Awards, scheduled to take place on December 14 2022 in Kampala. Read more »
November 28, 2022
East Africa: EAC Starts Implementing Harmonised Framework to Facilitate Cross Border Trade
The East African Community has kicked off implementation of the East African Community (EAC) harmonised framework that is aimed at facilitating cross border trade of pre-packaged… Read more »
November 25, 2022
Kenya: Kenyan Tourism Stakeholders in Uganda As the Two Countries Seek to Build Synergies
A team of stakeholders including tour operators from Kenya is in Uganda for a five day familiarization trip to explore the Pear of Africa as both countries move to build synergies… Read more »
November 24, 2022
Uganda: Animal Feed Manufacturers Move to Enforce Standards in Sector
Animal feed manufacturers under their umbrella body, Uganda Animal Feed Manufacturers Association (UGAFMA) have started a move that will see them clean their business of quacks by… Read more »
November 23, 2022
Africa: MTN Uganda Wins Four Awards in 2022 Digital Impact Award Africa
MTN Uganda won the highest number of awards at the 9th edition of the Digital Impact Awards Africa held at the Kampala Serena Hotel on Friday. Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Approves U.S.$331 Million Loan for Electricity Access
Parliament has approved a request for government to borrow up to $331.5 million, from the International Development Association of the World Bank Group, upon which it will obtain a… Read more »
November 22, 2022
Uganda: Following Ethics Is Key in Building Trust From Customers, BOU Tells Banks
The Central Bank of Uganda has urged commercial banks to ensure they don't compromise on following ethics or else they will lose the trust of customers who are key for their… Read more »
November 21, 2022
Uganda: Equity Bank Uganda Appoints Anthony Kituuka As New Md
Equity Bank Uganda Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Anthony Kituuka as the new Managing Director with immediate effect. Read more »
November 20, 2022
Uganda: Employees Urged to Embrace Digitisation as Workplace Environment Changes
The Covid-19 pandemic has had dramatic effects at many workplaces in Uganda with several enterprises forced to go through unparalleled disruptions, and adapting to new… Read more »
November 19, 2022
Uganda: Youths Urged to Take Keen Interest in Taxation Matters
Ugandan youths have been urged to take keen interest in matters concerning taxation as a way of helping them make authorities accountable. Read more »
November 17, 2022
Uganda: 10 Injured in Iganga-Mbale Highway Accident
Ten people have been injured, some severely, in an accident that occurred this morning in Busembatia town along the Iganga-Mbale high way. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Again Disbands Leadership for All Kampala Markets - Issues New Directives
President Museveni has again disbanded the leadership of all Kampala markets with immediate effect and directed for fresh elections, the Nile Post has learnt. Read more »
Uganda: Driver Left Helpless As Range Rover Sport Burns to Ashes Along Masaka Road
The driver of a Range Rover Sport looked on helplessly as his car caught fire and burnt to ashes along Masaka road on Thursday morning. Read more »
Uganda: Poor Eyesight for Drivers Escalating Crashes on Ugandan Roads, Experts From Lapaire Say
Experts have warned that poor eyesight for drivers are escalating the problem of accidents on Ugandan roads, urging that unless this is corrected, the country will continue… Read more »
November 16, 2022
Uganda: Uganda to Develop Hydrogen-Based Green Energy Power Plant
Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hydrogène de France SA ("HDF Energy") group to develop a hydrogen based storage green power generation plant as an… Read more »
Uganda: Roadmap on Digital Transformation for Uganda Launched
The ministry of ICT & National Guidance, UNDP and Centenary Technology Services (Cente-Tech), have started the process that will define Uganda's long term roadmap on digital… Read more »
November 15, 2022
Uganda: Uganda Spends Shs 2 Billion Annually to Replace Vandalised Power Lines
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has revealed that the country spends over Shs 2 billion annually to replace vandalised power lines on average. Read more »
November 10, 2022
Uganda: Minister Amongi Calls for More Investment in Skilling to Tackle Unemployment
The Minister for Labour, Betty Amongi has called for more investment in research around identifying skills to tackle unemployment globally especially among the youth. Read more »
November 09, 2022
Uganda: Uganda Awarded At COP27 for Promoting Electric Motorcycles in Kampala
Uganda has been awarded best government under the transport sector in the NDC Investment Awards at COP27 for its contribution in reducing emissions in the air through the promotion… Read more »
Uganda: 6,374 Boda Bodas Impounded, 4000 EPs Tickets Issued in 48 Hours During Crackdown
Police has said that it has issued a total of 4,926 express penalty tickets to errant boda boda riders in just 48 hours since the operation to regulate them started on Monday. Read more »
November 10, 2022
Uganda: Energy Transition Should Be Facilitated Not Forced, Nankabirwa Says At COP27
The minister of Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa has told a joint ministerial roundtable at COP27 that the energy transition process for the case of Africa should be… Read more »
Uganda: Startup Investment Is More Than a Transfer of Funds - Investors Told
Investors in early-stage startups should expand their support to science and technology- based businesses beyond funding to incorporating transfers of skills or value addition… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Debt Hits U.S.$21 Billion
The Deputy Governor Bank of Uganda, Michael Atingi-Ego has revealed that Uganda's public debt has hit Shs 80 trillion which is 50% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Read more »